2009 Morgan Centenary Roadster 100

Highlights

• Incredibly rare, limited edition model

• Some tasteful aesthetic and performance upgrades

• In excellent condition throughout

• Impressive history file

• Recently serviced

• Low mileage

• Long, advisory-free MOT

Overview

There's just something about a Morgan, from any era, that evokes joyfully wistful feelings of nostalgia amongst petrolheads the world over. Whether it be the adherence to “that” particular style, making every model instantly recognisable as a Morgan, or the perfect blending of said classic aesthetic with more modern underpinnings. Morgan has carved a unique path for itself over the years, remaining a stalwart of both the contemporary and classic car scenes and the Roadster is a prime example of this match made in heaven.

On the face of it though, the Morgan Roadster appears little different from the Plus 8 model that it replaced back in 2004 but delve a little deeper and the distinctions start to become more apparent. Yes the ash frame and hand built coachwork remains and the exterior bodywork is basically the same, retaining the old school charm of the Plus 8, but underneath all of that typical Morgan craftsmanship beats a very different heart.

Gone is the antiquated Rover V8, replaced by a much more modern, efficient, and yes, more powerful Ford Duratec V6 - an all-aluminium, quad-cam 24 valve lump developing 223bhp that can propel the Roadster to 60mph from parked in under five seconds. Chuck in some sports suspension and typically agile handling from such a lightweight car and it all gets very tempting.

This well-maintained, especially low mileage 2009 Roadster is one of circa 63 special edition cars built to commemorate Morgan's centenary and comes to market in great shape throughout and benefits from an extensive service history with its last inspection having reportedly been carried out in April 2025 at 17,993 miles, with the car only having covered around 500 miles since.

In addition to the usual Centenary trim pack enhancements this Roadster has also been fitted with myriad other performance and aesthetic upgrades, including a host of interior and exterior accoutrements, a Librands sports exhaust, SSL front suspension with adjustable dampers and a Williams Morgan ECU remap, all of which enhance not only the car's looks but also its performance credentials. The full spec is listed below but suffice to say this is an incredibly rare and very special Morgan indeed.

History and documentation

• 2009 model year

• V5C present and correct in the vendor's name

• Three former registered keepers

• First registered 02 Nov 2009

• In current ownership since 10 Aug 2019

• Two keys

• Original owner's handbook

• Excellent service history with the original service book showing inspections at the following intervals: 2010 @ 933 miles (main dealer), 2011 @ 5,473 miles (main dealer), 2012 @ 7,494 miles (main dealer), 2013 @ 8,256 miles (service checks when sold), 2015 @ 10,775 miles (main dealer), 2016 @ 12,081 miles (main dealer), 2017 @ 13,109 miles (main dealer), 2018 @ 13,562 miles (main dealer), 2019 @ 14,370 miles (main dealer), 2020 @ 16,129 miles (main dealer), 2023 @ 17,143 miles, 2024 @ 17,769 miles

• Numerous invoices for parts, servicing and maintenance, including the fitment of the sports suspension and Librands exhaust

• Vendor reports the car was last serviced (including fitting a new battery) on 17th April 2025 at 17,993 miles

• Exhibited by the Morgan factory as a partially built chassis at the Goodwood Revival on the 19th September 2009 (pictures available)

• HPI clear

• Advisory-free MOT until 24 Apr 2027

• London ULEZ compliant

• 18,471 indicated miles

Interior

• The butterscotch leather interior is in excellent condition throughout

• The vendor informs us that it has been treated regularly with Connolly Hide Care

• No signs of any damage

• Limited wear and tear

• Walnut veneer remains in great shape

• Some light scratches to the aluminium gear knob and some wear to the driver's side kick panel

• The vendor reports that all gauges, controls and lights work correctly

• Carpets look to be in fine condition with no visible wear

• Door cards with elasticated pockets present well

• Moto-lita offset steering wheel for improved leg room

• Kenwood stereo with remote control

• Heated windscreen

• Two speed cabin heater

• Matching tonneau cover supplied

• No evidence of any water ingress

• The area under the bonnet presents very well with only a lightly corroded pulley to note

• Special edition numbered plaque present and correct indicating car number 19

Exterior

• In superb shape overall

• There are no dents and only some minor stone chips to the wings commensurate with age and mileage to note

• Unique Mercedes Amazon Green metallic paintwork remains in excellent condition with no evidence of any major corrosion but there is a very small area of bubbling by the near side rear reflector

• All shut lines appear to be uniform

• Brightwork all looks to be in fine fettle with no pitting

• Williams Morgan half front splitter

• Stainless steel overriders, bonnet stays, mesh grille and chassis covers

• Stainless steel luggage rack with side screen storage

• All glasswork looks to be free from damage

• Matching green mohair easy up soft top remains in great shape with no rips or tears

• All 16” stainless steel wire wheels, including the spare, are in beautiful condition with no obvious corrosion or damage to speak of

• Tyres are all Michelin Pilot Sport 4 models fitted in 2021 which the vendor reports are in excellent condition and have covered around 1,500 miles since new

• The spare is an original Avon ZV5 which the vendor reports has 6mm of tread all round

• Underneath the car looks clean and free of any damage, repairs or obvious corrosion save for some usual very light surface rusting in places

• The vendor informs us that the underneath of the car received main dealer Waxoyl rustproofing in 2019

Mechanical

• 223bhp, 3.0-litre V6 Ford Duratec engine

• Five-speed manual gearbox

• Rear-wheel drive

• 0-60mph originally in 4.9s

• 134mph top speed

• Librands sports exhaust

• Williams Morgan ECU remapping and power upgrade

• SSL upgraded front suspension with adjustable dampers

• No mechanical issues or worn or damaged items to report

• The vendor informs us that when not in use the car is kept in an enclosed garage on a Ctek trickle charger (not supplied) with an internal Ctek charging point fitted behind the passenger seat

• Vendor reports that the car starts with no issues, drives very well, the brakes are excellent and the Ford V6 engine produces more than enough power and torque to make driving fun, with the sound of the Librands sports exhaust suiting the car and making the right amount of burble without being intrusive

Summary

The limited edition Morgan Centenary Roadster 100 is a fitting tribute celebrating a century of Morgan and it remains an incredibly rare example of one of the company's finest offerings. Seamlessly combining traditional looks with more modern performance this particular car goes above and beyond thanks to a host of additional, tasteful upgrades, making an already special car just that little bit more tantalising.

To arrange a viewing, click the 'Book Viewing' button located under the 'Place Bid' button. Viewings can be booked up until the day before the auction ends, after which the option will change to 'Contact Seller' for further enquiries. This seller is located in Clevedon, Somerset.